2019 Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

2019 Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

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The best way to see Atlanta is on foot. Whether you are running or walking the marathon, half marathon or 5K distance, you'll run by Atlanta's most iconic sites. With a new name and a new course for the marathon and half marathon in 2019, the Publix Atlanta Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K will show participants from near and far why Atlanta is truly one of the country's great running destinations.

Atlanta Track Club events are held rain or shine. However, the threat of lightning or other severe weather in the vicinity of the event may result in a delay or cancellation. For full details on our event policies, including weather, refunds and cancellations, click here.

Click here for an image of the Publix Atlanta Half Marathon and Marathon Course Map and scroll down to see a video tour of the course.

*Due to limited inventory, women's sizing for participant shirts is only available through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 30. Anyone who registers after this time will receive a unisex shirt.

For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, no pets, or wheeled conveyances of any kind, including baby joggers/strollers, roller/inline skates, and bicycles, are permitted on the course. Headphones are strongly discouraged.

Race Day Registration

No race day registration is available, but individuals can register at the Publix Atlanta Marathon Race Number Pick-Up on Friday and Saturday, March 15-16. Hours and location information coming soon.

Timing & Results

Unofficial results available online the afternoon of the event. Results are made official approximately two weeks after the event, after all inquires have been processed.

Your timing device for this event is the Chronotrack single use B-tag. In order to receive an accurate time, please confirm your bib is...

Clearly visible on the front of the torso

Unaltered and unmodified (Do not fold or wrinkle)

Pinned in all four corners

Not covered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)

Atlanta Track Club is a member organization of both the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) & USA Track & Field (USATF) and adheres to the guidelines and rules of competition in the events Atlanta Track Club conducts & provides.

Event Address

Centennial Olympic Park

265 Park Avenue West NW

Atlanta, GA 30313

Will Call

Must pre-purchase

Buy online during race registration or you can purchase Will Call in our online store. The deadline to purchase Will Call is March 10th at 11:59 pm.

Will Call Number Pick-up will take place from 5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. race morning.

Your number will not be available at Will Call on race morning unless you have purchased this option. If you do not purchase Will Call, your number will only be available at race number pick-up on Friday and Saturday.

Switching Races

If you would like to switch races, you may do so by emailing [email protected] or in person at the Solutions counter at race number pick-up. If a particular race distance is sold out prior to the event, there will not be an option to switch to that distance. No refunds will be given for switching to a shorter race distance and additional fees will apply for those switching to a longer race distance. For those switching races at race number pick-up, shirts will be provided based on availability. Those switching events on race morning will be disqualified and removed from the results.

MARTA

We encourage all participants to take MARTA on race morning to avoid traffic delays due to race related street closures. CLICK HERE for more information on taking MARTA to the event. MARTA will begin rail service one hour earlier than usual on Sunday morning (5:00 a.m.) in order to get runners and spectators to the start line. Park at any of the 23 MARTA rail stations that have free daily parking.

Gear Check

Gear check will be available on race morning starting at 5:30 a.m. All gear should be dropped off at the gear check tent prior to race start and will be available for pick-up until 2:00 p.m. Please use the gear check tag on your bib to help identify your bag. Additional gear bags will be available at number pick-up and at the gear check tent on race morning.

Pace Team

The Publix Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon Pace Team is here to help you achieve your goals at the event. Pace Team leads will run even splits at the pace indicated next to the finish times. Run/walk intervals will be offered for some of the pace groups (specific interval details will be forthcoming).

Pace Team leads will be available for the following finish times:

Marathon Pace Teams

Half Marathon Pace Teams

3:30 finish time (8:00 pace)

1:35 finish time (7:15 pace)

3:45 (8:35)

1:40 (7:38)

4:00 (9:10)

1:45 (8:01)

4:30 (10:20)

1:50 (8:24)

5:00 (11:25)

2:00 (9:10)

5:30 (12:35) - run/walk intervals

2:15 (10:18)

6:00 (13:44) - run/walk intervals

2:30 (11:27)

2:45 (12:38)

3:00 (13:45)

3:15 (14:53) - run/walk intervals

Participants can sign up for a Pace Team at race number pick-up.

Streakers

The Publix Atlanta Marathon & Half Marathon happily continues to celebrate those special runners who have kept their streak going throughout a new name and a new course! Benefits include:

Feature on event webpage

Special packet pickup line at the Expo

Unique race bib

Special race day gear check line

Commemorative gift

2019 Streaker Status list coming soon!

If you are a streaker and do not see your name on the list, please contact [email protected].

Athletes with Disabilities

In order to serve all our athletes, Atlanta Track Club offers opportunities for Athletes with Disabilities (AWD). If you are an AWD and interested in participating in Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon, 5K and One Mile, please email [email protected], to discuss what reasonable accommodations can be made based on your specific needs. Atlanta Track Club officials will provide reasonable accommodation to Athletes with Disabilities on an individualized and event by event basis.

Awards

Overall awards are based on gun time and overall winners are not eligible for age group awards. Age group awards are based on net time. ?

Marathon awards (awarded on race day):

Overall Male and Female

Masters Male and Female

Grandmasters Male and Female

Age group awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in each age division once results are finalized (approximately two weeks after the event:

Training

Let us help you train for a longer distance! Our spring marathon and half marathon training takes place in the winter/spring and prepares participants for the Publix Atlanta Marathon and Half Marathon on 3/17/19. The program is great for novice and intermediate runners. Whether you’re training for your first full or half marathon or your 50th, don’t go at it alone. For more information on Training, click here.

Hotel & Travel

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta (265 Peachtree Street NE) serves as the host hotel and number pick-up site for the Publix Atlanta Marathon. Located just three blocks from the start/finish area, this sleek luxury hotel is centrally located in downtown Atlanta and walkable to the city's premier tourist attractions: Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, College Football Hall of Fame, The Center for Civl and Human Rights, etc.

Special room rates for participants are available. Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a short 15 minute drive or is easily accessible via MARTA's Peachtree Center rail transit station convently connected to the race hotel. Contact HCI Travel, the official agent of the 2019 Publix Atlanta Marathon, for help with additional travel needs.

Volunteer

Interested in giving back to the sport of running? Come volunteer with us!

FAQs

Questions

If you have additional questions regarding the event, please email [email protected].

GROUP REGISTRATION

The Publix Georgia Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Group Registration Program supports running clubs, corporations, training groups and others by providing additional race benefits. Benefits are awarded based on the size of the group and include gathering space in the race finish area, marketing promotions, and more. To join the program, please contact Marcus Budline at [email protected] before February 4, 2019. Click here for additional information.

Participating groups in 2018:

65 Roses/Miles for Cystic Fibrosis

Atlanta Tri Club

ATL RunSoFarians

Black Girls Run

Black Men Run

Chattahoochee Road Runners

Emory Rehabilitation Hospital

OTP Endurance Sports

Galloway Training

ITL

The LIFE School of Atlanta

Kyle Pease Foundation

Marathon Maniacs/Half Fanatics

Metro Area Running Club

Moms Run This Town

runningnerds

Team Jardina

West Stride

Become A Member

Did you know as a member of Atlanta Track Club you receive a discount on all events (except AJC Peachtree Road Race). Join today to begin receiving discounts and the many other benefits of membership!